The 10 Best Young Rosters in the NBA

For the purposes of this list, the definition of a young roster: Any players 24-and-under. Why not 25? Somewhat arbitrary, but a 25-year old – still very young! – could be a six-year veteran in the NBA. The ages listed were as of today

1. Philadelphia 76ers

Markelle Fultz 19
Ben Simmons 20
Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot 22
Jahlil Okafor 21
Dario Saric 23
Joel Embiid 23
Richaun Holmes 23
Justin Anderson 23
Nik Stauskas 23

2. Minnesota Timberwolves

Justin Patton 20
Tyus Jones 21
Karl-Anthony Towns 21
Andrew Wiggins 22

3. Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum 19
Jaylen Brown 20
Guerschon Yabusele, 21
Semi Ojeleye 22
Demetrius Jackson 22
Terry Rozier 23
Marcus Smart 23

4. Phoenix Suns

Dragan Bender 19
Marquese Chriss 19
Devin Booker 20
Josh Jackson 20
Tyler Ulis 21
TJ Warren 23
Alex Len 24

5. Milwaukee Bucks

Rashad Vaughn 20
Thon Maker 20
Giannis Antetokounmpo 22
Jabari Parker 22
Malcolm Brogdon 24

6. Los Angeles Lakers

Lonzo Ball 19
Brandon Ingram 19
Ivica Zubac 20
Julius Randle 22
Larry Nance 24

7. Denver Nuggets

Malik Beasley, 20
Jamal Murray, 20
Emmanuel Mudiay, 21
Trey Lyles, 21
Tyler Lydon, 21
Nikola Jokic, 22
Gary Harris, 22

8. Charlotte Hornets

Malik Monk 19
Dwayne Bacon 21
Michael Kidd-GIlchrist 23
Frank Kaminsky 24
Cody Zeller 24

9. Orlando Magic

Jonathan Isaac 19
Aaron Gordon 21
Mario Hezonja 22
Elfrid Payton 23
Evan Fournier 24

10. Miami Heat

Bam Adebayo 19
Justise Winslow 21
Josh Richardson 23